MLS: 5 stars who could shine at Copa America

By Matt Coles | Jun 14, 2019

ATLANTA, GA MAY 08: Atlanta United's Josef Martinez (7) looks back at the goal after his shot just missed during the MLS match between Toronto FC and Atlanta United FC on May 8th, 2019 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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COMMERCE CITY, CO – AUGUST 25: Jefferson Savarino #7 of Real Salt Lake celebrates after scoring against the Colorado Rapids at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on August 25, 2018 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images) /

Jefferson Savarino – Venezuela & Real Salt Lake

His Venezuelan teammate, Jefferson Savarino, is relatively new to the international scene, having only played nine games for his country. However, he already has a goal for his country, and that came in a friendly just last week against the USMNT.

Savarino has become a hit in Salt Lake City, with 16 goals in 67 games for RSL, along with 17 assists. The attacking midfielder can be a real handful for defenders, with a short, sharp dribbling technique and terrific ingenuity in and around the penalty area.

If he gets it going in the Copa America, which he is certainly capable of playing in behind the aforementioned duo of Rondon and Martinez, he could be part of a threatening attacking Venezuelan outfit.

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